Post by custeph on Sept 1, 2012 9:53:37 GMT -5

Carolina Panthers used it their first year while their stadium was being built. It was pretty cool going to a NFL game across the street from your dorm. I wasn't a big pro football fan back then so I remember sitting at games studying. ???

If any of you ever can make your way to Upstate SC (only an hour or so from Asheville), come to a game. I'll host y'all & show you the sights.

Post by custeph on Sept 1, 2012 10:14:00 GMT -5

I have never been to a Beaver game either. The most I've ever traveled for a game was when we played Texas A&M. That was fun except we lost. I've been to FSU, GaTech, NC State, UNC, UGA, VT, South Carolina, & OleMiss. Had tickets to Miami game but we didn't make it down.

Getting ticketsNorth: Five days before the game, you walk into the ticket office on campus and purchase tickets.South: Five months before the game, you walk into ticket office on campus and put your name on waiting list for tickets.

ParkingNorth: An hour before game time, the university opens the campus for game parking.South: RVs sporting their school flags begin arriving on Wednesday for the weekend festivities.

Game dayNorth: A few students party in the dorm and watch ESPN on TV.South: Every student wakes up and rushes over to where ESPN is broadcasting “GameDay Live” to get on camera and wave to the fans up North who wonder why “GameDay Live” is never broadcast from their campus.

TailgatingNorth: Raw meat on a grill, beer with lime in it, listening to local radio show with truck tailgate down.South: 30-foot, custom pig-shaped smoker fires up at dawn. Cooking accompanied by live performance by Dave Matthews Band, who come over during breaks.

Getting to the stadiumNorth: You ask, “Where’s the stadium?” When you find it, you walk right in.South: When you’re near it, you’ll hear it. On game day, it becomes the state’s third largest city.

When National Anthem is playedNorth: Stands are less than half full, and less than half of them stand up.South: 100,000 fans, all standing, sing along in perfect four-part harmony.

AnnouncerNorth: Neutral and paid.South: Announcer harmonizes with the crowd in the fight song, with a tear in his eye because he is so proud of his team.

After the gameNorth: The stadium is empty way before the game ends.South: Another rack of ribs goes on the smoker. Planning begins for next week’s game.

Post by El-D on Sept 1, 2012 10:37:12 GMT -5

Yeah, I can't picture how college football is down south. My D3 school stadium seated maybe 2500 (that's being generous), tickets were $5, and most of the time I could just walk up to the gate and buy one right after the National Anthem played.

And Rudy Guiliani is not a hero of mine. But that just might be the anarchist in me

Post by Dave Maynar on Sept 1, 2012 11:00:55 GMT -5

Yeah, I can't picture how college football is down south. My D3 school stadium seated maybe 2500 (that's being generous), tickets were $5, and most of the time I could just walk up to the gate and buy one right after the National Anthem played.

And Rudy Guiliani is not a hero of mine. But that just might be the anarchist in me

Yeah... UT football is not like that. For comparison,

Tennessee Titans average attendance last year: 69,143Tennessee Vols average attendance last year: 94,704

Getting ticketsNorth: Five days before the game, you walk into the ticket office on campus and purchase tickets.South: Five months before the game, you walk into ticket office on campus and put your name on waiting list for tickets.

ParkingNorth: An hour before game time, the university opens the campus for game parking.South: RVs sporting their school flags begin arriving on Wednesday for the weekend festivities.

Game dayNorth: A few students party in the dorm and watch ESPN on TV.South: Every student wakes up and rushes over to where ESPN is broadcasting “GameDay Live” to get on camera and wave to the fans up North who wonder why “GameDay Live” is never broadcast from their campus.

TailgatingNorth: Raw meat on a grill, beer with lime in it, listening to local radio show with truck tailgate down.South: 30-foot, custom pig-shaped smoker fires up at dawn. Cooking accompanied by live performance by Dave Matthews Band, who come over during breaks.

Getting to the stadiumNorth: You ask, “Where’s the stadium?” When you find it, you walk right in.South: When you’re near it, you’ll hear it. On game day, it becomes the state’s third largest city.

When National Anthem is playedNorth: Stands are less than half full, and less than half of them stand up.South: 100,000 fans, all standing, sing along in perfect four-part harmony.

AnnouncerNorth: Neutral and paid.South: Announcer harmonizes with the crowd in the fight song, with a tear in his eye because he is so proud of his team.

After the gameNorth: The stadium is empty way before the game ends.South: Another rack of ribs goes on the smoker. Planning begins for next week’s game.

Post by Dave Maynar on Sept 1, 2012 11:18:58 GMT -5

I just looked over Steph's list again.

1) People don't stand for the National Anthem up North? You would get ejected for that down here. 2) When I was in school, Gameday came two years in a row, during year one, the set was down on the street in the crowd per usual. During year two, the stage was on top of the Communications Building due to someone chucking a beer bottle at Corso's head during year one. Why? Because f*ck Lee Corso, that's why.

Post by custeph on Sept 1, 2012 11:20:02 GMT -5

Settle down guys. I didn't write it, just copied & pasted for your enjoyment. Football is different down south, just sayin'! North, south, east, west, & in between, it's all good cause it's college football! ;D

Post by LawnGnome on Sept 1, 2012 11:47:53 GMT -5

1) People don't stand for the National Anthem up North? You would get ejected for that down here. 2) When I was in school, Gameday came two years in a row, during year one, the set was down on the street in the crowd per usual. During year two, the stage was on top of the Communications Building due to someone chucking a beer bottle at Corso's head during year one. Why? Because f*ck Lee Corso, that's why.

I remember that. They got hammered by the fans for that Auburn game and retreated to the building for the next one. You could still hear the "F*ck you, Corso" chants from down below.

Post by baconus66 on Sept 1, 2012 14:36:45 GMT -5

Today begins the Rich Rod era at Arizona. It's going to be a tough season especially for the defense but I'm excited none-the-less. I predict a feel god 20-30 point win tonight against Toledo where the offense has its way with the Rockets and the D does good enough to win decisively. Just enough so that people get their hopes up only to be dashed by OSU next week.

PS by the end of the season all of you will know the name Ka'deem Carey.